Atty. Larry S. McDevitt
Larry McDevitt is a senior principal and Past President of The Van Winkle Law Firm. He has more than 47 years of experience in civil litigation in federal and state trial and appellate courts.
Antitrust And Trade Regulations & More Attorney · Serving Asheville, NC · 58+ Years Experience
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About Larry S. McDevitt at a Glance
Larry S. McDevitt is an Of Counsel based in Asheville, North Carolina, practicing at The Van Winkle Law Firm. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1968) and U.S. Supreme Court (1973). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1968) and University of North Carolina (A.B. English, 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Asheville, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Larry S. McDevitt
- Larry McDevitt is a senior principal and Past President of The Van Winkle Law Firm
- He has more than 47 years of experience in civil litigation in federal and state trial and appellate courts
- He is also admitted to practice in the U.S
- Supreme Court
- His trial practice places special emphasis on patent and trademark infringement and antitrust matters
- A Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and International Society of Barristers, he has successfully pursued class-action suits against worldwide companies, and handled numerous patent infringement cases from both the plaintiffs’ and defendants’ sides
- In addition, his practice has included the representation of businesses in the utility, development, communication, and healthcare industries with respect to regulatory, employment, zoning, construction, and general corporate matters
- A former Mayor and Councilmember of the Asheville City Council, McDevitt also gives his time and support to a variety of civic, professional, and community organizations
- He has been instrumental in providing pro bono legal services to those in need on local, state and national levels
- he helped co-found Pisgah Legal Services, served on the Board of Legal Services of North Carolina, and chaired the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service following a term on the ABA Board of Governors
- Practice Highlights • With other counsel, successfully defended satellite programming services provider against patent infringement claims. • With other counsel successfully pursued and settled class-action antitrust litigation against several worldwide suppliers of textile product. • On behalf of utility company, successfully challenged municipality’s attempt to annex a power plant
- Decision by N.C
- Supreme Court was case of first impression. • With other counsel, successfully pursued manufacturer against another in patent infringement case, which resulted in a multi-million dollar settlement for client on the eve of trial
- Awards and Honors • American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow • Best Lawyers in America • Business North Carolina Legal Elite • International Society of Barristers, Fellow • North Carolina Super Lawyers • Pisgah Legal Services, “Roy Davis Award” honoree for legal services to the poor • North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys, “Themis Award” honoree for work on behalf of women attorneys • American Bar Foundation, Fellow • North Carolina Bar Association Centennial Award Community Involvement • HomeTrust Bank, Vice-Chair and Lead Director • Buncombe County, County Attorney • City of Asheville, Former Mayor and City Council Member • North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research, Founding Board Member • Western North Carolina Regional Mental Health Board, Former Chair Professional Affiliations • United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina Patent Rules Committee • North Carolina Bar Association, Past President • North Carolina State Bar IOLTA Board, Immediate-Past Chair • 28th Judicial District Bar, Past President • University of North Carolina Law School Alumni Association, Past President • American Bar Association, North Carolina State Delegate, House of Delegates • Harry C. Martin American Inns of Court • Federal Bar Association • Legal Services Corporation, National Pro Bono Task Force • Pisgah Legal Services, Co-Founder • Permanent Member, Judicial Conference, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Practice Areas Explained
Larry S. McDevitt's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Larry S. McDevitt handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Asheville.
Trademark Law in Asheville
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Copyright Law in Asheville
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Business & Corporate Law in Asheville
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in Asheville
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Civil Litigation in Asheville
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Asheville
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Asheville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Asheville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Asheville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Asheville Choose Larry S. McDevitt
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Larry S. McDevitt's practice in the field of trademark, copyright, business, ip, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Larry S. McDevitt brings 58+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in North Carolina and U.S. Supreme Court, Larry S. McDevitt can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trademark, copyright, and business, Larry S. McDevitt can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Asheville
A Asheville-based practice means Larry S. McDevitt attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Larry S. McDevitt Handles in Asheville
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